Nelsonville Churches Plan Sunday Services and Week Events
Nelsonville churches announce a full slate of services. Dr. J Ira Jones will preach at First Methodist at 10 30, then lead a quarterly conference. Rev William M George of First Presbyterian delivers Sunday evening sermon on The Secret Power of a Great Life. Church of Christ outlines week Bible school and sermons. Light House Tabernacle starts Sunday services with two sessions and ongoing messages by Rev W Z Horbury. Nazarene Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 and evangelist services at 7. A potluck dinner Thursday launches Christian Education programs.
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Nelsonville
First Presbyterian Church
The
Nazarene Church
Adams St
Bill Sturn
Light House Tabernacle
Poplar
Watkins St
Stewards of Life
Christian Endeavor
Bible School Workers
Christian Education Advance
Total Church
Senior Scouts Win Two In Ladies League Play
The Senior Scouts swept two games in the Ladies League. Thanksgiving gatherings featured Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McMillan and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Burnell hosted visitors from Columbus and Fort Thomas. The W.S.C.S. notes Christmas gift suggestions for Ethel Harpst Home girls aged 14 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence McMillan
Norma
Sylvia Pedigo
Will Burnell
Leighton Aumiller
Columbus
Lowell Burnell
Fort Thomas
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Ethel Harpst
Miss Harpst
Helen Baldwin
Noble Hall
Nelsonville Methodist Guild Social Evening Held
Twenty members of the Methodist Guild met at Mrs. Donald Betts home in Nelsonville Tuesday. Assistants Mrs. Charles Bayless and Mrs. Merle Greene helped host. Mrs. Stacy Sharp reviewed Keys of the Kingdom by A J Cronin. Mrs. Ralph Parks and Mrs. Jack Pritchard played two piano duets. Mrs. Ronald Riley won the Thanksgiving contest prize. Guest Mrs. Don Davis of Athens attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Methodist Guild
Donald Betts
Charles Bayless
Merle Greene
Stacy Sharp
A. J. Cronin
Ralph Parks
Jack Pritchard
Ronald Riley
Don Davis
Athens
Martha Bible Class Meeting At Millfield Church
Mrs Viola Wade will host the monthly Martha Bible Class gathering at Millfield Church of Christ on Saturday night.
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Chauncey
Viola Wade
Martha
Millfield
R H Henshaw Rites Planned For Saturday
Nelsonville Ohio Robert H Henshaw 54 World War veteran died suddenly at home in Carbon Hill His wife Olive is dead He is survived by his father William Henshaw three brothers Vern Columbus Everett and Maynard Nelsonville The body is at Stout Funeral Home with calling hours Saturday at 2 pm funeral service by Rev Ben Awe at Green Lawn Cemetery
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Nelsonville
Robert H. Henshaw
Carbon Hill
Olive
William Henshaw
Vern
Columbus
Everett
Maynard
Stout
Ben Awe
Greenlawn
Prisoners Get Turkey Dinner on Thanksgiving
Six inmates at the Nelsonville City Jail in Athens County were served a full Thanksgiving turkey dinner on Thursday. Jail matron Mrs. Nelle Winden prepared the meal with all the trim mings for the prisoners.
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Nelsonville
Athens County
Nelle Windon
Syracuse Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Miss Gertrude McBride of Delaware travels to Massillon for her mother Mrs. Mart McBride's brother Thomas Cowie funeral. Colleague visits include Miss Marjorie Moore from Columbus visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Van Johnson. Various residents attend events in Syracuse with church, club, and school activities noted. Funeral services hold for Mrs. William Matthewson, 77, in Pomeroy. Rev S J Nihizer suffers a heart attack after leading a revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Gertrude McBride
Delaware
Mart McBride
Massillon
Thomas Cowie
Marjorie Moore
Columbus
van Johnson
John Martin
Westerville
George McBride
W. A. Adams
Martin Echols
Parkersburg
Irving Karr
Karr
J. L. Buckley
Rutland
H. L. Carr
Middleport
Margaret Diddle
F. A. Shumway
Twilights Garden Club
Pomeroy
Akron
S. J. Nihizer
Syracuse Presbyterian Church
N. J. Karr
Marcia Karr
Lou Rossetter
Howard
Albany
Apple Grove
Hockingport
J. E. Carleton
Maurice Lott
Glen Teaford
Foster Foundation
Finlan
Chester Road
Orville Crooks
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Pennsville Social Notes Recap of Thanksgiving North of town
Sunday visitors included the J. W. Van Fossen and Emma Wagoner families, Albert Abel group, George Wagoner with Alan, Carl Richardson from McConnelsville, Kathryn Hooper, Lola Archer, and Agnes Drake returning from Logan. Dana Williams bought the old Adda Harper farm for family occupancy. Robert Dougan returned home from Camp Shelby. A garage was built at the M. P. Parsonage. George Dougan is ill. Emma Wagoner is in Stockport helping with 92 year old David Coler after a hip fracture. Wayne Geddes and Elbert Wilson visiting from Cleveland. Floyd Snearly and wife visited Meda Snearly in town. Lois Ringgenberg and Thelma of Mansfield spent Thanksgiving with Rev and Mrs Ringgenberg. Fred Phillips of Columbus spent the weekend. Sanford Gheen visiting several days in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsville
Myers van Fossen
J. W. van Fossen
Emma Wagoner
Albert Abel
George D. Wagoner
Alan
Carl Richardson
McConnelsvile
Kathryn Hooper
Lola Archer
Agnes Drake
Logan
Dana Williams
Adda Harper
Robert Dougan
Camp Shelby
M. P
George Dougan
Stockport
David Coler
Wayne Geddes
Elbert Wilson
Cleveland
Floyd Snearly
Zanesville
Meda Snearly
Lois Ringgenberg
Columbus
Thelma
Mansfield
Athens County Agricultural Society Annual Meeting and Election
On Saturday December 6 1941 the Athens County Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting and election of Directors at Grange Hall Fair Grounds from 12 to 2 o'clock. Howard Cline presides L C Baker secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Agricultural Society
Grange Hall
Fair Grounds
Howard Cline
L. C. Baker
Athens Area Church Services and Wesley Foundation Activities
The Rev. Dr. John W. Danford preaches at 10 o'clock Sunday in Athens First Methodist Church on The Modern World's Rediscovery with a special choir anthem. Mrs. A L Vandeveer leads children and directs Sunday School after worship. Week events include Junior High Dramatic Club, Missionary Institute, Book of Acts study, and Junior Choir. Wesley Foundation hosts skating at Rollercade, Class talks on courtship and marriage, Candlelight Communion, Dine A Mite, and Wesley Players meeting with Charles Niemeyer. Delta Sigma Chi plans cabinet meeting and a Friday student party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Danford
First Methodist Church
Athens
A. L. Vandeveer
Fall District Missionary Institute
Chillicothe District
First Church
Danford
Vandeveer
Wesley Foundation
Delta Sigma Chi
Wesley
Charles Niemeyer
Canaanville Plans Dedication Sunday
Canaanville Methodist Church hosts dedication and home-coming this Sunday November 23 with Guysville and Stewart Churches joining. Events begin at 9 30 a m with Sunday School and 10 30 worship led by Dr J Ira Jones. A noon basket dinner follows in the new basement at 1 30 pm the Ohio University vocal trio Dorothy McBride Jean Crawford and Jenny Thomas will sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaanville
Guysville
Stewart
Ramah McCune
J. Ira Jones
Ohio University
Dorothy McBride
Jean Crawford
Jenny Thomas
Athens Church of God Announces Services
The devotional service directed by the Adult department with Mrs Wayne France in charge starts at 9 30. Pastor Rev Thos E Sexton preaches The Value of Man. Thanksgiving service follows with junior department led by Mrs Thomas E Sexton. Evening evangelistic service features Watchman What of the Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Wayne France
Thos. E. Sexton
Thomas E. Sexton
Wesleyan Methodist Services Planned
Sunday School begins at 9 30 at Wesleyan Methodist Church followed by a sermon from Rev E C Kenney. Choir rehearsal at 6 p m and evening service. Prayer meeting Wednesday with Leo Shields leading. W Y P S and Bible Class Friday night and Children's Hour at 9 30 Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodist Church
E. C. Kenney
Leo Shields
Revival Planned at Graham Chapel Church
Revival meetings begin Sunday November 23 at 7 30 p m under Pastor the Rev Melvin E Mitchell with special singing each evening Sunday School opens at 9 30 a m and services start at Graham Chapel Church followed by a class meeting at 10 30 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Chapel
Melvin FE. Mitchell
Central Methodist Sermons Preview The Power of Suffering
The Central Methodist Church sets Sunday services with the sermon titled The Power of Suffering for the morning and The Great Confusion for the evening. The messages continue a series exploring life’s challenges and spiritual understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Preaching Services at L D S Church in Nelsonville
Announced preaching services at the L D S Church Jackson Street in Nelsonville on Monday and Tuesday nights November 24 and 25 with Elder Jack Wright as speaker. MEPT AT MURRAY CITY MURRAY CITY On Friday November 21 the D of P of Murray City holds its regular meeting with officer nominations following.
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Nelsonville
L.D.S
Jackson St
Jack Wright
Murray City
D. of P
Why We Are Thankful Topic at First Christian Church
Morning services begin with the Church School at 9 15 and a 10 15 sermon titled Why We Are Thankful to God. The choir performs A Song of Trust with Ruth Phillips singing solo. A Thanksgiving offering is taken. Evening events include Endeavors at 6 and a service on How We Can Sense the Presence of God with a candle-light installation for the Quadrangle Club at 8. Wednesday planning session for stewardship and deacons at 7 30 in the Esther Class room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
J. S. Fearis
Ruth Phillips
Quadrangle Club
Esther
Services Announced On Chester Circuit
The Chester Methodist Circuit schedules Sunday services with sermons at Pine Grove Alfred Minersville Forrest Run and West Shade churches. Rev James D Taylor leads morning worship and sermons on Fruits of an Indwelling Christ Life in Christ and Love Supreme. Revival services begin at Forrest Run at 2 pm. A two weeks preaching mission starts Nov 26 at West Shade.
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Chester
James D. Taylor
Pine Grove
Alfred
Minersville
West Shade
Rock Springs
Flatwoods
Forrest Run Methodist Church
John Elwood
Pomeroy
Jacksonville Charge Program Announced
Jacksonville Methodist Charge releases a schedule with services at Jacksonville Millfield Chauncey The Plains and Trimble. Rev Harry Fagan leads special music and children’s work while pastors preach in Jacksonville Millfield and Trimble settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Millfield
Ee Chauncey — Church
the Plains—Church
Trimble—Church
Jacksonville Millfield
Trimble
Harry Fagan
Fagan
White Cross Hospital Gift Drives Placed in Haydenville Schedule
The Haydenville Charge lists Thanksgiving sermons next week with services on Sunday at 9 30 a m in Haydenville 3 p m in Buchtel and 7 p m in Murray City Offerings for White Cross Hospital will be received at these services Jobs services occur Wednesday at 7 p m A Thanksgiving Festival with the public school is planned in Haydenville Community Hall Friday evening November 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydenville
Buchtel
Murray City
White Cross Hospital
Charge
Decision Day Observed at Albany Baptist Church
Albany Baptist Church will observe Decision Day in a combined Sunday School service at 9 30 morning with Rev Thomas H Hubbard delivering a children's message. The evening gospel sermon at 7 30 will be Who Do Men Say That I Am. A Wednesday cottage prayer meeting at 7 30 will continue a study in Philippians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Baptist Church
Thomas H. Hubbard
Church of Nazarene Sunday services and meeting times
Sunday School 9 30 morning worship 10 30 evangelistic service 7 30 under pastor Rev Floyd Gale N Y P S meets 6 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Floyd Gale
Services at Asbury Church Begin Sunday
Services at Asbury M. E. Church near Guysville start with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 10:30 by the pastor Rev. Melvin E. Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury M. E
Guysville
Melvin E. Mitchell
Soul and Body Is The Christian Science Lesson Topic
In Athens a Sunday service will study Soul and Body as the lesson subject. The golden text promises uplift of the soul to the Lord. Scriptural readings include Jesus’ healing work in Galilee and a passage from Science and Health noting Truth’s power to heal and regulate the body better than any drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Church
Athens
Jesus
Galilee
Mary Baker Eddy
Church of Christ Plans Thanksgiving Offerings Parish Wide
Chauncey Greens Run Trimble Millfield and Taylor Ridge churches plan annual Thanksgiving offerings this Sunday. Youth groups reorganizing for winter. Millfield planning conference Saturday evening led by Glaze Thompson. Chauncey meeting Sunday night 6 pm under Frances Fiske Jo Anne Williamson and Martyn Parry. Worship schedule lists services at Greens Run Chauncey Trimble Taylor Ridge and Millfield with Bible school at 9 30.
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Chauncey
Church of Christ
Greens Run
Trimble
Millfield
Taylor Ridge
Glaze Thompson
Chauncey Group
Frances Fiske
Jo Anne Williamson
Martyn Parry
G. B. Courtney
Bible School
Bethel Church Hosts First Quarterly Conference Activities
The Bethel Church of the Reedsville Methodist Circuit will hold the first quarterly conference Sunday November 23 at 10 30 a m. Dr Asa J Kestle will lead the service followed by a basket dinner at noon and a musical program. Evening preaching at 7 30 p m and the Bible Class meets Tuesday November 25 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church
Reedsville Methodist Circuit
Asa J. Kestle
Reedsville
Revival at Logan Ends Sunday
A three week revival at the Church of God led by Rev. C. N. Watson and Rev. Mary Wahl concludes Sunday night November 23. Services run nightly at 4 p.m. with Sunday School at 9 15 a.m. Youth meetings at 6 15 p.m. and a 7 p.m. revival sermon by Rev. Wahl.
Reverend John Miller to Preach at Presbyterian Church
The Reverend John Miller of the Westminster Foundations of Ohio will preach at 10 45 Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Church. The Men's Bible Class will study The Conversion of Paul and all men not in a class are invited to visit and join the discussion at 9 30 taught by Mr N E Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Westminster Foundations
State of
Ohio
Presbyterian Church
Paul
N. E. Mills
Stevens divorce petition filed in Ohio court
Blanchee Burch Stevens petitions for divorce annulment property rights and name restoration against George N Stevens whose last known residence is Michigan State Penitentiary Allegan Michigan and present address unknown in Case No 17882 of the Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio. Hearing set on or after December 15 1941. Attorneys Jones Jones and Erskine.
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George N. Stevens
Michigan State Penitentiary
Allegan
Michigan
Blanche FE. Burch Stevens
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Ohio
Blanchee
Burch Stevens
Jones
Erskine
Greyhounds Open Season With Win Over Rockbridge
Nelsonville Greyhounds opened the 1941 42 season by defeating Rockbridge 38 27 in Rockbridge with Knight and Johnson scoring 10 each. Rider led Rockbridge with 13 as the Greyhounds pulled away in the final period after a 20 20 halftime tie. The junior varsity beat Rockbridge Reserves 20 11.
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Charles Pedigo
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Greyhounds
Rockbridge
Rockbridge Raiders
Greyhound
Knight
Johnson
Rider
Hocking County Lads
Harry Westfall
Greyhound Center
Hounds
Minersville Personal and Social Notes
Minersville notes list Thanksgiving visits from Otto Hartenbach family and Mrs. Russell. care for Mrs. Earl Hartenbach in Athens. property sale to Theodore Maag near White Rock. visits by Jack McDowell and Mrs. Velma Grueser. moves of Annie Thomas and Tennyson Young. illness of Mrs. Will Thomas. holiday gatherings with the Grueser family. Rev. Taylor to preach. Barberton visit by William D. Jones and family after Fanny Amberger’s death. Alward guests from Columbus. turkey dinner with Stewart and Forbes families and others in attendance.
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Minersville
Otto Hartenbach
Charles Russell
Agnes Russell
Earl Hartenbach
Athens
Inlaw
Earl Hartenbach, Jr
Theodore Maag
Martha Borham
White Rock
Jack McDowell
Columbus
Velma Grueser
Tennyson Young
Forbes
Forest Run
Ed Rhodes
Annie Thomas
Will Thomas
Orion Roush
Will Dean
Grafton Grueser
Elizabeth Grueser
Taylor
William D. Jones
Barberton
Henry Amberger
Fanny Amberger
Albert Alward
Frank Stewart
Alward
Gene Forbes
Richard Campbell
Tony Lucke
Pomeroy
Lay Leaders Plan Meet at Nelsonville
Lay leaders from the eastern half of the Chillicothe District gather Sunday at the Nelsonville Methodist Church at 2 30. Dr Frank Barnhill of Circleville newly elected district chairman will preside. E J Arenold is the Nelsonville lay leader. All men are urged to attend. A strong program and speakers are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Chillicothe
Nelsonville Methodist Church
Frank Barnhill
Circleville
E. J. Arenold
Chauncey Services at The Plains Church of the Nazarene
Sunday services listed for The Plains Church of the Nazarene include Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Carrie Channell with preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 p m by Pastor Rev Frank Noel Young People's meeting at 6 30 p m led by Mrs Florence Noel all on Sunday November 23 local time observance planned by the church choir and congregation.
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Chauncey
The
Plains Church of the Nazarene
Carrie Channell
Frank Noel
Florence Noel
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